Warri, PH Refinery Revival Must Not Be Another Political Announcement — NUPENG

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called for transparency, accountability, professionalism, and timely execution following the Federal Government’s agreement with Chinese firms to revive the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries.

NUPENG warned that the refinery rehabilitation must not end as “another political announcement” but should bring real economic relief and tangible benefits to Nigerians facing harsh economic conditions across the country.

The National Executive President of NUPENG, Salmon Oladiti, commended the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for the deal, saying it is a major step toward solving the long-standing problems in Nigeria’s petroleum sector and reducing dependence on imported fuel.

Oladiti noted that the collapse and poor performance of local refineries over the years have contributed to rising fuel prices, pressure on foreign exchange, inflation, unemployment, and worsening hardship for millions of Nigerians. He added that workers and ordinary citizens have continued to suffer from unstable fuel supply and high transportation costs.